The nameSulivan

Sulivan is a variant of Sullivan.

Meaning

From the Irish surname Ó Súileabháin, of debated meaning, often linked to súil, "eye".

Origin

Irish.

History

In France it was mostly given in the 1990s and 2000s.

Popularity of the name Sulivan

Sulivan in France

1999peak year (35 births)
630babies named Sulivan in France since 1900
01835 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Sulivan was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 290 births over the decade, 46% of all recorded babies named Sulivan. Its rise began around 1980, and it peaked in 1999. Half of all babies named Sulivan in France were born before 2002.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Sulivan mean?

From the Irish surname Ó Súileabháin, of debated meaning, often linked to súil, "eye".

What is the origin of the name Sulivan?

Irish.

Is Sulivan a girl's or a boy's name?

Sulivan is a boy's name.